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Maserati QuattroporteModel year report

2008 Maserati Quattroporte Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lower ball joint and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The Maserati 4.2l engine used in the early 2000s through early 2009 have an extremely high percentage that have an engine fault (cam variator) that requires repair. Maserati north america knows of the issue, has issued a technical repair bulletin, but never took responsibility to issue a recall. The case is a faulty design as oil flow drains back to the sump when the car is not running. This results in internal engine damage requiring a repair that is in the $4,000+ range at a Maserati dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11195800, filed 2019-04, 39,000 miles

Equipment: “Spare tire jack falls apart and are very dangerous. Was trying to teach my daughter who is getting ready to drive. The lever is strong when extended but it literally torqued the bolt in half, collapsing the jack. Thank god the wheel was still on. Folks be aware. This is a 4500 lbs car. Shame on Maserati for delivering a car like this with a compact car jack that can no way safely lift this car. The must be required to warn and replace with a properly suited jack that is legitimately capable of lifting the car safely.”

NHTSA complaint #10573631, filed 2014-03, 80,062 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 45,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2580%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20122014201532019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Maserati Quattroporte version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Quattroporte RWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121814$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the Maserati Quattroporte

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201569,5006—16—Not enough data
2014937,0006—18—Not enough data
2009678,5001—14—Not enough data
2008645,0002—14—Not enough data
2005628,0001—12—Not enough data

All Maserati Quattroporte model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (Quattroporte, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Maserati Quattroporte reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 45,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.